The goal of the annual
conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting
quantitative analysis of global economic issues. Particular emphasis will be placed
on applied general equilibrium methods, data, and application. Related
theoretical and applied work is also welcome.

The overall theme of the
conference is "Information for the Policy Maker: Practical Economic
Modelling for Tomorrow" with sub-themes on:

International trade and trade policy

Climate change and adaptation

Impacts of energy and climate policy

Labor markets and migration

Productivity improvement and microeconomic reform

Food security

Poverty and social protection

Regional development within countries

Abstracts and organized session
proposals are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through January
15. Please visit the conference homepage for further details.

The Centre of Policy Studies and GAMS Development
Corporation have graciously provided funding to offer scholarships to
participants with papers accepted into the conference in recognition of Ken
Pearson and Thomas Rutherford respectively. These scholarships are aimed to
support the participation of promising young researchers at the conference and
encourage their contribution to the use and further development of analytical
software for CGE modelling. Please visit the conference homepage for further
details on eligibility and application.

Registrations for this event
will be accepted from early January through April 30. Rates will be
posted in the near future.